Historical Events
"Black Donnelly" Massacre
"Black Donnelly" massacre in Biddulph, Ontario, Canada: Irish immigrants James (63), Johannah (56), John (32), Thomas (25) and Bridget (21) Donnelly murdered at home by members of the Vigilance Committee
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Famous Deaths
James Donnelly (1816-1880)
Irish-Canadian patriarch of the Donnelly family, murdered along with his family in the "Black Donnelly" massacre at 63
Died in 1880 1880 Highlights
About February 4, 1880
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
